NETGEAR GS724TS - ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch Software Administration Manual page 130

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2. Select the STP Status and Fast Link status in the provided fields.
3. Enter the Path Cost in the provided field.
4. Select the Priority from the list in the provided field.
5. Click APPLY to update the device.
RSTP
While Classic STP prevents forwarding loops in a general network topology, convergence can take
between 30-60 seconds. This time may delay detecting possible loops and propagating status
topology changes. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that
allow a faster STP convergence without creating forwarding loops. The Global System LAG
information displays the same field information as the ports, but represents the LAG RSTP
information.
To define RSTP on the device:
1. Click Switching > STP > Advanced > RSTP. The Rapid STP screen displays:
Figure 4-24
The Rapid STP screen contains the following fields:
• Interface – Displays the port or LAG on which Rapid STP is enabled or disabled.
• Role – Displays the port role assigned by the STP algorithm to provide to STP paths. The
possible field values are:
– Root – Provides the lowest cost path to forward packets to the root switch.
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Configuring Switching Settings